Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train Chapter 1186 - 457: Dark Energy Eruption (Part 3)

Over a thousand Level 3 Blood Essences, and close to a hundred Level 4 Blood Essences—if these were traded for supplies, they could outfit an entire Iron Guard Brigade!

"Dawn should be about two hours away. Lin, thanks to you, we’ve all managed to escape," Ryan said with appreciation.

"Yeah, two hours..."

Lin Xian’s gaze fell upon the countdown displayed in his vision.

01:57:07

Less than two hours remained.

Could this signify that something would occur once daylight arrived?

A sense of unease washed over Lin Xian; he worried about the potential strain this surging energy might place upon his team members, while simultaneously feeling apprehensive about the approaching deadline indicated by the countdown.

*Click~*

Just then, the automated door before Lin Xian slid open, and a voice emerged from within.

"You’ve been lingering outside for quite some time. Why not step inside and have a seat?"

Lin Xian was momentarily taken aback before pulling his attention away from the view. Finally, another person aboard the Infinity was awake.

Car number 9 had been designated as Monica’s private quarters, a gift from Lin Xian. In return, Monica had permitted him and Mochizuki Masashi to utilize the Monica for modifications. This particular cabin had originally belonged to Queen Mo's lead car, meticulously upgraded by Lin Xian, though its internal configuration remained largely unchanged.

Featuring an independent bathtub, a modern hot water system, a refrigerated wine cabinet, and a standalone wardrobe, access to the rear heavy gas turbine truck Giant Whale 03E and Gemini 11R was only possible through this compartment. Due to the presence of Viola and the maintenance robots, other individuals rarely frequented the rear sections, rendering this carriage a relatively secluded space for Monica.

Upon entering, a delicate fragrance embraced him. Lin Xian’s eyes lifted to find Monica clad in a simple, form-fitting outfit akin to yoga wear. She was seated cross-legged on the floor, her eyes shut, engaged in a peculiar yoga posture that appeared to be both a stretch and a method of internal energy conversion. Under these circumstances, she had opted to forgo underwear beneath her attire, finding it impractical when wearing an Inner Liner Suit and Power Armor.

Nevertheless, this form-fitting garment masterfully accentuated Monica’s exquisitely alluring curves. A single glance was sufficient to ignite a man’s most primal instincts, akin to the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Galan.

"I had no intention of eavesdropping, but with you speaking so loudly at the doorway, it was difficult not to overhear," Monica stated as she concluded a leg-raising movement. She then slowly rose, turning slightly to face him with her arms folded, her gaze directed upward.

"If you require someone to test the Crystal Grid Cultivation, I am willing to cooperate. I understand you still harbor uncertainties regarding this evolutionary path," Monica offered.

Lin Xian paused for a moment to consider her words before finally articulating his sentiments.

"It’s not uncertainty, but rather apprehension. I’ve been in negotiations with the Phoenix Society, and they’ve encountered certain adverse effects during their experiments," he responded.

"After all that we have endured, are adverse effects truly a cause for concern for us?" Monica countered.

Lin Xian let out a soft chuckle. "They all said precisely what you just did."

He then looked directly at Monica, his tone serious as he asked, "This procedure involves introducing a foreign element into your body. Are you not afraid?"

To his surprise, Monica simply gave a light laugh. Her gaze, like gentle waves, washed over Lin Xian before shifting towards the wine cabinet. Her calm tone delivered a statement so unexpected it left Lin Xian utterly astonished.

"Many individuals express a desire to introduce things into my body. What difference does it make?"